Memorial Day Observances
Updated May 12, 2009
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Memorial Day, an observance with over 130 years of tradition behind it, honors those men and women who died in the service of our country as members of our Armed Forces.
To read more about this holiday, please visit the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
There are several events scheduled throughout Arizona and we will add more as they become available. Please choose from the menu below.
Before you attend an event, you may wish to check the weather.
If you are involved with an event not mentioned below and would like to list it here, please let us know.
Avondale - Return to the top of the page
- May 25, 2009
7pm-8pm
- Sunset Memorial Day Service
- City Hall Amphitheatre
- 11465 W Civic Center Dr
- 623-333-2400
- Sunset candlelight service and tribute to veterans held in partnership with American Legion Crandall Palmer Post 61 and VFW Pat Tillman Memorial Post 40. Free
- www.avondale.org
- Sponsoring Agency: City of Avondale
Flagstaff - Return to the top of the page
- May 24, 2009
7:30pm
- Memorial Day Star Fest and Lowell Observatory Birthday
- Loweel Observatory
- Mars Hill
- 928-233-3211
- Telescopes set up for viewing throughout the campus. $6
- www.lowell.edu
- Sponsoring Agency: Lowell Observatory
Phoenix - Return to the top of the page
- May 25, 2009
9am
- Memorial Day Ceremony
- Pioneer and Military Memorial Park
- 14th Ave & Jefferson Ave
- 602-534-1262
- Tour of the historic Smurthwaite House and self-guided tours of the historic cemeteries. Representatives from are historic societies will be on hand. Children's activities available. Free
- www.phoenix.gov
- Sponsoring Agency: Pioneers' Cemetery Association
Surprise - Return to the top of the page
- May 23, 2009
8:30am
- Memorial Day Parade
- Surprise Recreation Campus
- 15850 N Bullard Ave
- 623-222-2000
- Parade with floats and marching units from clubs, organizations, groups, and residents to honor our fallen veterans. Free
- www.surpriseaz.com
- Sponsoring Agency: City of Surprise
Williams - Return to the top of the page
- May 23-25, 2009
- Annual Memorial Day Weekend Community Event
- Downtown Williams, the Williams Recreation Center, and Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds
- 928-635-1418 / 800-863-0546
- Memorial Day Parade starts 10am May 23 down historic Route 66. Special sidewalk sales all weekend. Fun Zone at the Williams Recreation Center. WPRA Divisional Barrel Racing at the Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds all weekend. Call for schedule and other details.
- www.williamschamber.com
- Sponsoring Agency: Williams Chamber of Commerce
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